Yea, its really troublesome to renew the Group 1
Unfortunately it's a want for me too, 1: The Canadian licence is a great looking licence and I want to keep it current since it's where I trained, lots of love and memories for the Great White North. 2: Canadian licence is well respected.
Try contacting Mrs. Sharon Chandler at the Hamilton office, ONT region. She's an excellent inspector and well respected among pilots